Is Tangier more expensive than Rabat?

Tangier is 5.4% more expensive than Rabat overall. Rent is 11.6% lower, groceries 5.1% more expensive, and restaurants 3.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Rabat or Tangier?

Rabat has a purchasing power index of 55.7 while Tangier has 38.7 (NYC = 100). Rabat offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇦 Rabat vs 🇲🇦 Tangier

2026

Tangier is 5.4% more expensive

Category	🇲🇦 Rabat	🇲🇦 Tangier	Difference
Cost of Living	34.9	36.8	+5.4%
Rent	12.1	10.7	-11.6%
Groceries	37.3	39.2	+5.1%
Restaurants	31.2	30.2	-3.2%
Purchasing Power	55.7	38.7	-30.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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